Author Archives: Bredehoft

Hard-to-Find Tools For Sale!

Posted on 22 November 2018 by Bredehoft

I have been lax in posting these, but they are all online and ready to ship – just in time for the Holidays! You can find them all here:  Volare Products/Specials/Tools

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A Can Prop for NoCals

Posted on 21 November 2018 by Bredehoft

Everyone knows about Plastic Props.  Many people know about carved wood props.  There is another type of prop that you can make that is a) light weight and b) effective.  I call these “Can Props” because they are formed on … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Boehm Freewheel Clutch

Posted on 11 November 2018 by Bredehoft

Cloudbuster Chris Boehm is a tinkerer.  He has cobbled together many items that he uses in his modeling and he has been experimenting with freewheel clutches for years.  There is even a video on how to make a clutch with … Continue reading →

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Puzzled by Props?

Posted on 1 November 2018 by Bredehoft

The more I play this game, the less I think I know!  Here’s what I do know.  For small planes, like Peanuts, we want to keep the plane light.  And for any plane there is a best-fit prop and rubber … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – NoCal Stuka Short Kit

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Bredehoft

Last year, I built and flew (and destroyed) a Stuka NoCal.  I had some decent flights on it, but I over-torqued it and it broke apart. Last week, someone asked about the Short Kit availability, so I finished up the … Continue reading →

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Products Removed – Temporary?

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Bredehoft

Due to the nature of the very-small-businesses that provide our hobby, I have had to remove some products from my catalog.  My hope is that this is temporary.  The following have been removed due to supply and or/production issues with … Continue reading →

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The Peanut Factory

Posted on 19 October 2018 by Bredehoft

Everyone loves Peanuts (unless you’re allergic). Here is my latest. The Bellanca Aries T-250 – a rare model from the ’70s.  Cloudbuster Chris Boehm built one several years ago from the Walt Mooney plan.  We talked and he wants a … Continue reading →

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A New Embryo and Other Progress

Posted on 11 October 2018 by Bredehoft

A New Embryo:  Over the last week or so, I’ve been working on a new Embryo design.  This one is based on the Tom Nallen Durham Mystery.  My flying buddy, Winn Moore, told me to extend the fuselage.  He had … Continue reading →

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FREE Hot Dogs at the FAC Outdoor Champs

Posted on 24 September 2018 by Bredehoft

This is our 4th YEAR of doing this – stop by the VOLARE Tent after flying on Thursday and grab a FREE HOTDOG as our Customer Appreciation!  See you there!

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Website Updated

Posted on 11 September 2018 by Bredehoft

It’s been a long journey – I needed a site upgrade for some security reasons.  The site has been in flux for over a month, but now things are looking and acting a lot more like they are meant to … Continue reading →

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